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Reflection for April 17, 2016

Faith helps us tune into the Good Shepherd's mission for us

“My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me.” (John 10:27-30) On this World Day of Prayer for Vocations, Sunday’s Gospel presents to us one of the deepest mysteries of the human... Read More

Reflection for April 10, 2016

Infinite. Immeasurable. Unending. That's Christ's love for us.

Love it! Love without measure boggles the human mind. Thanks! "When I have been forgiven by others, have I forgiven myself too?" ... @ the age of 63, raised Catholic, I still have... Read More

Reflection for April 3, 2016

Our work is with the Doubting Thomases of today

“We have seen the Lord!” That’s what the disciples said but Thomas did not believe them. So how can we get people today to believe, people who believe only what they see and touch? Do the “Little... Read More

Reflection for March 27, 2016

Do you hear what I hear? Jesus invites us to love Him & others

Easter of itself is very good news for people of faith. Do we hear it and experience it as it was proclaimed and experienced by the witnesses of the Easter event centuries ago at the tomb, along the... Read More

Reflection for March 20, 2016

Endless love: Jesus shows us how to love God, friend, stranger & enemy

Throughout his life Jesus opened his arms and heart in compassion, forgiveness, healing and love. He embraced life to the fullest and walked a path of surrender to God. Even as Jesus walked his final... Read More

Reflection for March 13, 2016

Misery and mercy: Conversion is always an option

Sunday's readings remind us that behavior is the window of the heart. The woman was forgiven much because she was cloaked in humility and sorrow. For the Pharisees, conversion was not possible... Read More

Reflection for Feb. 28, 2016

Like an optimistic gardener, God is always working on us

by Sister Renee Delvaux Have you ever attempted to revive an "almost dead" potted plant? You pamper it along with new soil, plant food, proper watering, just the right sunlight. Yes, you give the... Read More

Reflection for Feb. 21, 2016

Look around: God's beauty is everywhere

Every so often life gives us a gift of beauty in a sunset, in a snowfall, in the goodness of another person.  Sometimes it comes when we least expect it.  Sometimes it’s right in front of us but we... Read More

Reflection for Feb. 14, 2016

Jesus shows us how to face the temptations of power, possessions, prestige

We have hardly washed off the ashes from our forehead and are now faced with temptation with Jesus. The temptations consist in power, possessions and prestige. We are all tempted by power,... Read More